Introduced for the start of scheduled international service (Tokyo - San Francisco) on February 2, 1954.
JAL's 10 DC-6B aircraft (including one leased aircraft) formed the backbone of its international fleet during the 1950s.
The aircraft seated 36-58 passengers (on international flights) and had a cruising speed of 450km/h.
The inaugural flight of JAL's international service as it departs Tokyo International Airport for San Francisco (February 2, 1954)
The Tokyo Olympics logo is painted on the aircraft body (1963-1964). This aircraft was also used to transport the Olympic Flame from Athens to Naha.
Following the introduction of jet aircraft, the DC-6B was used for cargo flights on the Pacific route (Tokyo - San Francisco)